History
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Alexandria Gathers to Atone for Lynching of Joseph McCoy 125 Years After Murder
ALEXANDRIA, VA–In 1897, 19-year-old Joseph McCoy was viciously murdered in Alexandria. Now, 125 years later, Alexandria is still paying its…
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Historic Hose-Reel Carriage Returns to Friendship Firehouse Museum After Two-Year Restoration
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sat. April, 30, the Friendship Firehouse Museum unveiled the newly refurbished historic hose-reel carriage. Built in Alexandria in…
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Ivy Hill Cemetery Unveils Major Renovation to 150+ Year Old House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, April 14, the Ivy Hill Cemetery revealed the new renovations to the 166 year old house…
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Oldest WWII Battle of the Bulge Veteran Celebrated His 100th Birthday in Alexandria
“Alexandria, VA”– Old Town’s City Hall was the perfect venue for the centennial celebration of WWII veteran J. David Bailey.…
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First African American NBA Player Earl Lloyd Gets Historical Marker in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA—On Sat. April 2, the City held a State Historic Marker Dedication in honor of the late Alexandrian…
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Register for Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp will be held this year from July 18 – 22, 2022. From Feb. 15 onwards,…
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Black American Revolutionary War Patriot William “Billy” Lee to be Memorialized at Mount Vernon Estate
Black American Revolutionary War Patriot William Lee to be Memorialized at Mount Vernon Estate, February 4, 2022.
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